Port de pêche sur la côte nord de Java

• Indonesia
• Java Central
• Java

Description

Indonesia, a vast archipelago living in rhythm with the sea, depends deeply on fishing. For millions of families, fish means both income and sustenance — the cornerstone of daily life. Yet overfishing has begun to upset this fragile balance. Despite quotas, marine reserves, and bans on destructive techniques, enforcement remains difficult across more than 17,000 islands.
The capture of sharks and rays reflects this tension: though restricted, their fins still fetch high prices. These unloading scenes tell the story of a nation striving to balance economic survival with the urgent need to protect its living seas.